Alameda County Birth Records

To get a birth record in Alameda County, ask for a restricted certified birth record copy using the form below. This form, backed by public records laws, lets you ask for birth records from county or city offices. You can ask for both new and old birth records. Fill in the form with the needed details and send it in. Some birth details are not shared online, but you can get them from official offices.

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Vital Records Office
County Clerk
Address: 1106 Madison Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: (510) 272-6362

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Official Alameda County Birth Records Resources

Agency	Description
Alameda County Clerk-Recorder’s Office 1106 Madison Street Oakland CA 94607 1 888 280 7708	Main office for recording papers and giving out vital records, like birth certificates, for Alameda County. Open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (except holidays).
Alameda County Clerk-Recorder’s Tri-Valley Office 7600 Dublin Boulevard Suite 160 Dublin CA 94568 1 888 280 7708	Offers select services, like certified copies of birth certificates. Note: Mail transactions are not accepted at this location.
City of Berkeley Office of Vital Statistics 1947 Center Street 2nd Floor Berkeley CA 94704 1 510 981 5320	Registers births, deaths, and fetal deaths occurring within Berkeley city limits. Keeps records for two years; for older records, contact the Alameda County Recorder’s Office.
City of Alameda City Clerk’s Office 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda CA 94501 1 510 747 4800	Provides information on civil marriage ceremonies and other city records. For birth certificates, refer to the Alameda County Clerk-Recorder’s Office.
City of Oakland City Clerk’s Office One Frank H. Ogawa Plaza Oakland CA 94612 1 510 238 3226	Manages city records and legislative documents. For birth records, contact the Alameda County Clerk-Recorder’s Office.
City of Fremont City Clerk’s Office 3300 Capitol Avenue Building A Fremont CA 94538 1 510 284 4060	Handles city records and public documents. Birth records are available through the Alameda County Clerk-Recorder’s Office.
City of Hayward City Clerk’s Office 777 B Street Hayward CA 94541 1 510 583 4400	Oversees city records and public information. For birth certificates, reach out to the Alameda County Clerk-Recorder’s Office.
City of Livermore City Clerk’s Office 1052 South Livermore Avenue Livermore CA 94550 1 925 960 4200	Maintains city records and legislative documents. Birth records can be obtained from the Alameda County Clerk-Recorder’s Office.
City of Pleasanton City Clerk’s Office 123 Main Street Pleasanton CA 94566 1 925 931 5027	Responsible for city records and public documents. For birth certificates, contact the Alameda County Clerk-Recorder’s Office.
City of San Leandro City Clerk’s Office 835 East 14th Street San Leandro CA 94577 1 510 577 3366	Manages city records and legislative information. Birth records are available through the Alameda County Clerk-Recorder’s Office.